BarCode

IronBarcode: The C# Barcode & QR Code Library

IronBarcode is a C# library for reading and generating barcode in .NET applications.

Build Status: Passing NuGet Version: 2026.4.2 [https://www.nuget.org/packages/Barcode] License: Commercial

✨ KEY FEATURES

• 🔍 Read Barcode: Reliably scan and decode barcode from from images and PDFs, including those of poor quality.

• ➕ Generate Barcode: Create and customize barcode with full control over size, color, and text. Export your generated barcode to multiple formats, including images and PDF.

• ▓ Barcode Types: Comprehensive support for dozens of standard barcode formats including Code 39/128, QR Code, etc., for both reading and writing.

• 🪄 Preprocessing: Improve barcode reading accuracy with a suite of image preprocessing filters including color correction and noise reduction.

• 💡 Supported Applications: Perfect for a wide range of applications including web apps and mobile apps.

📦 INSTALLATION

To install IronBarcode via the NuGet Package Manager Console, run the following command:

PM> Install-Package Barcode

📌 REMARK

• iOS Setup Guide: https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/get-started/ios/
• Android Setup Guide: https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/get-started/android/

🚀 QUICK START

Generating a barcode is simple. After installing the package, you can create a barcode with just a few lines of code:

using IronBarCode;

// Generate a QR code
var myBarcode = BarcodeWriter.CreateBarcode("https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/", BarcodeWriterEncoding.QRCode);

// Save the barcode as a PNG image file
myBarcode.SaveAsPng("MyQrCode.png");

For more detailed examples, please visit our website's quick-start guide: https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/docs/

📚 DOCUMENTATION

Our documentation is structured to help you learn effectively, whether you're a beginner or an expert.

• 🎓 Tutorials: Step-by-step guides to help you build your first barcode application.

  • C# Barcode Tutorials: https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/tutorials/reading-barcodes/

• 🛠️ How-To Guides: Practical, goal-oriented instructions to solve specific problems.

  • Code Examples: https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/examples/barcode-quickstart/
  • How-To Articles: https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/how-to/read-barcodes-from-images/

• 📖 Reference: Detailed technical descriptions of the API and its components.

  • API Reference: https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/object-reference/api/

• 🤔 Explanation: Visual guides that showcase how IronBarcode works the way it does.

  • Live Demos: https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/demos/

❓ FAQs

• Errors with Runtimes Copy: https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/troubleshooting/runtimes-copy-exception/
• ML.OnnxRuntime Build Errors: https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/troubleshooting/ml-onnxruntime-build-error/
• Unrecognized Barcodes: https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/troubleshooting/barcode-not-recognized/
• Avoiding False Positives: https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/troubleshooting/false-positives/
• GS1-128 Barcode Generation: https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/troubleshooting/gs1-128/

🤝 GETTING HELP & SUPPORT

Have a question or running into an issue?

• Email Support: Reach out to our team directly at [e-mail].
• Report a Bug: https://ironsoftware.com/ticket-submission/
• Community: https://ironsoftware.com/company/iron-slack-community/

💻 COMPATIBILITY

• Languages: C#, F#, and VB.NET
• Platforms: .NET 10, .NET 9, .NET 8, .NET 7, .NET 6, .NET 5, Core 2x & 3x, Standard 2
• Framework: .NET Framework 4.6.2 (and above)
• App Models: Console, Web, Mobile, and Desktop Apps
• Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux (Debian, CentOS, Ubuntu)
• Cloud & Containerization Platforms: Azure, AWS, Docker
• IDEs: Microsoft Visual Studio, JetBrains ReSharper, JetBrains Rider

📝 LICENSE

IronBarCode is a commercially licensed product.

• Trial License: https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/licensing/new/#trial-license
• Purchase a License: https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/licensing/new/